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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Serena Williams is back — and she won her first competitive match since the 2022 US Open. Plus, Jannik Sinner gets the all-clear after a hospital visit in Milan, and Wimbledon announces a record-breaking £64.2 million prize fund for 2026. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Serena Williams returns to competitive tennis at Queen's Club alongside 19-year-old Victoria Mboko 2. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner visits San Raffaele hospital in Milan for extensive testing, gets clean bill of health 3. Roland Garros rankings shake-up: Maja Chwalinska leaps 93 spots, FAA hits career-high No. 4, and more 4. Grass-season withdrawal watch: Jack Draper, Mirra Andreeva, and Belinda Bencic all pull out of early events 5. Wimbledon 2026 drops a record £64.2 million prize pot — a 20% single-year jump, the biggest in tournament history Watch the Full Served x Wimbledon Interview here: https://youtu.be/ITS1snPDaho If you follow pro tennis, play padel or pickleball, or just want to stay in the loop with the fastest-growing sports on the planet, this is your weekly fix. Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick welcomes Rafael Nadal and documentary director Zach Heinzerling for a special edition of Q&Andy, diving deep into Nadal's new documentary series and the emotional final chapter of one of the greatest careers in tennis history. Rafa opens up about the difficult decision to allow cameras into his private world, the challenge of documenting injuries, family life, and retirement in real time, and why he ultimately trusted the filmmaking process. He also shares his perspective on watching Roland Garros from the outside, mentoring stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek, and what life looks like now beyond the tour. 📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Follow us on our socials: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast https://x.com/served_podcast ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy: Andy Moderates Rafa Nadal Documentary Premiere 1:26 Why Rafa Said Yes to a Netflix Documentary3:18 Rafa on Filming His Family and Inner Circle4:40 Director Zach Heinzerling’s Vision for the Series5:47 Rafa’s 2024 Injury Changed the Entire Story7:59 Filming Vulnerability and Letting Go of Control9:43 What Zach Learned About Rafa Behind the Scenes10:03 Rafa’s Family, Team & Unmatched Loyalty12:53 Rafa’s Relationship With Tennis After Retirement14:54 Mentoring The Next Generation16:49 How Zach Earned Rafa’s Trust Over Two Years18:47 Rafa on Watching a Documentary About Himself 21:36 Seth Meyers Crashes the Q&A With a Question22:13 Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wildest Grand Slam in years is in the books, and the SERVED crew breaks down all of it. John Wertheim joins Andy Roddick and Producer Mike fresh off two weeks at 2026 Roland Garros to unpack a French Open that flipped every expectation upside down. We dig into Zverev's breakthrough and the binary, pass-fail pressure he faced, Andre Agassi's pointed comments about Jannik Sinner's physical breakdown and the teenage takeover led by 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva, rising stars Fonseca, Jodor, and Kouame. Finally, Andy and Jon get into the conversation everyone's waiting for: is Serena Williams really coming back? COMMENT BELOW: Who are your favorite stories from the 2026 French Open? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:24 Welcome to Served 2:30 The Most Unpredictable Major in Years 4:08 Sinner's Heat Issue 13:28 Record Five-Setters at RG 14:48 The Tournament That Felt Like the '90s 16:37 Inside Zverev's First Major: Joy & Relief 26:01 The Youth Movement & Mirra Andreeva's Run 28:31 Andreeva's Well-Rounded Game 31:34 Fonseca, Jodor & Brazil's Rising Stars 37:07 Questions Looming Over Women's Tennis 39:33 Chwalinska: The Cinderella Story of Roland Garros 43:39 Serena Williams' Comeback: Is It Real? 48:50 Andy Moderates the Rafa Nadal Documentary Q&A 52:35 Bracket Challenge Winners 54:27 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick breaks down results from the 2026 Roland Garros Women’s final between Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska. Roddick talks through the match conditions, the level of play, and his thoughts on Andreeva being the youngest RG winner since Monica Seles. Also, Roddick dives into the 2026 Roland Garros Men’s Final preview between Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli. COMMENT BELOW: What did you think of the 2026 French Open Women’s Final? Who do you have winning tomorrow’s Men’s Final? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 12 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick talks through Maja Chwalińska's shocking run to the Roland Garros final — only the second women’s qualifier in Open Era history to reach a Grand Slam final — breaking down her elite anticipation, subtle court positioning, and how she dismantled Diana Shnaider without overpowering her. Plus, why Mirra Andreeva has been the best player at the tournament from start to finish, how her serve and ability to play through wind gives her the edge in Saturday's final, and a preview of the men's semifinals. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning the women’s final? Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served --- --- --- Served with Andy Roddick is your home for all the ATP and WTA Tours Tennis Breaking News, Draw Previews, Match Recaps, Player Interviews, Match Previews and more. We cover the largest tournaments throughout the season including the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open, Shanghai and talk about the best players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Emma Raducanu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Roger Federer, Jack Draper. --- --- --- #RolandGarros #RolandGarros2026 #Chwalinska #Andreeva #FrenchOpen #FrenchOpen2026 #Tennis #GrandSlam #WTA #WTATennis #QuickServed Thank you to our sponsors: ServiceNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 10 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick talks through João Fonseca falling to Jakub Menšík, Zverev rolling through Rafael Jódar, Kostyuk beating Svitolina, and more. Roddick also goes through tomorrow’s matchups between Berrettini and Cobolli, Sabalenka and Shnaider. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match of Day 10? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 8 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick reacts to Joao Fonseca beating Casper Ruud to make it to the Quarterfinals. He also talks about Jodar and Zverev advancing to the quarters. Andy also goes into the biggest upset of the day: Marta Kostyuk beating Iga Swiatek in the 4th round. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match to kick off the second week? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 6 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick reacts to Joao Fonseca beating Novak Djokovic and how this might be the best first-week Grand Slam match he has ever seen. Roddick also goes into some of the other notable matches from the day like Rafael Jodar and Jakub Mensik advancing, Sorana Cirstea and Iga Swiatek dominating, and Karolina Muchova exiting in the 3rd round. COMMENT BELOW: What did you think of the Fonseca/Djokovic match? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick breaks down the results from Day 4 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick dives into the day's scores, notably highlighting João Fonseca and Rafael Jódar both battling through their matches, as well as Novak Djokovic. He talks about Elena Rybakina's tough loss and the injuries that plagued the day, including Hailey Baptiste's retirement. Finally, he covers the rumors Jon Wertheim has been hearing on the ground regarding a possible return to grass for Serena Williams… COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from the day? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Wertheim breaks down results from Day 2 of the 2026 French Open, covering the biggest results and standout performances. Jon dives into the matches from today including Wawrinka’s last match at Roland Garros, Elina Svitolina surviving a 3-set match against Bondar, Swiatek dominating & Casper Ruud surviving a 5-set thriller. Wertheim also goes into a quick update of the Player Media Boycott at the 2026 French Open: what it means, how it’s going & more. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from day 2? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FILL OUT YOUR BRACKET HERE: https://served.bracket.tennis/ Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and the Served crew break down the full 2026 Roland Garros draw — men's and women's — picking winners, calling upsets, and revealing their official bracket challenge picks! COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning the 2026 French Open!? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:45 Welcome to Served & Roland Garros Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rafael Nadal joins Andy Roddick and the Served team to talk about his new documentary "RAFA" premiering May 29th on Netflix. Nadal talks about why he decided to make the documentary, battling injuries, his thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz's injury & more. COMMENT BELOW: What is your favorite Rafa Nadal memory? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roland Garros 2026 is almost here but first… we need to dive into the 2026 Rome Recap — Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Jannik Sinner's historic run: six consecutive Masters 1000 titles, a Career Golden Masters, and stats that are simply unplayable. Plus, the incredible story of Elina Svitolina: a transformed player post-motherhood, representing Ukraine with pride while her country faces ongoing conflict. We also sit down with Marta Kostyuk (ranked a career-high #15) fresh off her Madrid title for a candid conversation about her win at the 2026 Madrid Open, growing up on the tennis court, and what it means to be a Ukrainian athlete right now. COMMENT BELOW: Who are your favorites heading into the 2026 French Open? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:45 Welcome to Served & Roland Garros Preview 1:30 Elina Svitolina’s Impressive Comeback Story 11:35 Women's Field Breakdown: Coco Gauff & Iga Swiatek 15:23 Top Favorites for the Women's Draw 16:54 Jannik Sinner’s Historic "Golden Masters" Stats 22:03 Daniil Medvedev’s Views on Cramping Timeout Rules 25:32 Assessing the Men’s Roland Garros Contenders 27:32 Casper Ruud’s Recent Form 29:09 Interview: Madrid Champion Marta Kostyuk 30:50 Dealing with a Hip Injury & Skipping Rome 34:00 Having a Female Coach 36:47 "Born on the Court": Marta’s Early Tennis Memories 38:13 Dealing with Success as a 14-Year-Old Prodigy 40:05 Pride in the Golden Era of Ukrainian Women's Tennis 42:37 The Reality of Training and Traveling in Ukraine 47:29 Player Boycott Poll 56:21 Bracket Challenge & Upcoming Draw Show Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices